Narrato for Writers by Iftiar

Description

Narrato for Writers by Iftiar turns any WordPress installation into a focused writing and reading platform inspired by Medium.com.

Install the plugin, activate it, and you immediately get:

  • A dedicated Story post type with subtitle and reading time support
  • A Topics taxonomy to organise stories by subject
  • Clean, distraction-free front-end templates for single stories, archives, and topic pages
  • A reading progress bar on every story
  • Auto-calculated reading time based on word count
  • A settings page to control layout and display options
  • Works with both classic and block themes

Built for Writers

  • Serif typography optimised for long-form reading
  • Mobile-first responsive layout
  • Related stories shown at the end of each story
  • Author bio box on single story pages
  • Topic archive pages with story count

Installation

  1. Upload the narrato-for-writers folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory, or install directly from the WordPress plugin directory.
  2. Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu in WordPress.
  3. Go to Settings Narrato Settings to configure display options.
  4. Go to Stories Add New to write your first story.
  5. Visit Settings Permalinks and click Save to flush rewrite rules.

FAQ

Does this plugin work with my current theme?

Yes. Narrato for Writers injects its own templates for story pages, archives and topic pages. These work alongside both classic and block themes without modifying your theme files.

Will it conflict with my existing posts?

No. Narrato for Writers uses a dedicated story custom post type. Your existing posts, pages and other content are not affected.

How is reading time calculated?

Reading time is automatically calculated when you save or publish a story, based on an average reading speed of 200 words per minute.

Can I use the blocks on regular pages?

Yes. The Story Card and Story Feed blocks can be used on any page or post. The Story Header and Reading Time blocks are designed for use inside story content.

Where do I report bugs or request features?

Please use the support forum on wordpress.org for bug reports and feature requests.

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Contributors & Developers

“Narrato for Writers by Iftiar” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

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Changelog

1.0.0

  • Initial release
  • Story custom post type with subtitle and reading time meta
  • Topics taxonomy
  • Front-end templates for single story, archive and topic pages
  • Reading progress bar
  • Admin settings page